# Durable Stone Sunglasses The Wils Fabrik Stone Sunglasses are Crafted from Wood and Slate By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-sunglasses References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/wils-fabrik-stone-sunglasses/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/242671304/disrupting-the-luxury-eyewear-industry-with-stone) [Fashion sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada) are often crafted from premium materials, but the Wils Fabrik Stone Sunglasses aim to take things in a different direction by incorporating natural options into the design. Crafted using wood and slate, the sunglasses are sustainably made and shift away from cheaper plastic options out there in order to put a focus on how natural options can be used as an [eco-friendly alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters-collection). The Wils Fabrik Stone Sunglasses come in three styles including the Horyuji, Angkor and Stonehenge, which all relate to iconic stone formations that can be found around the world. Each pair of the Wils Fabrik sunglasses are outfitted with [Carl Zeiss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vallon-watchtowers-cycling-sunglasses) UV400 lenses that are also polarized to provide superior protection for your eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Exploring the use of natural materials in fashion accessories. - **Eco-friendly Alternatives:** Shifting away from plastic options and promoting environmentally-friendly alternatives. - **Premium Natural Materials:** Using high-quality materials like wood and slate in the design of fashion accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating natural materials into sunglasses and other fashion accessories. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Developing eco-friendly manufacturing processes for fashion products. - **Eyewear Industry:** Introducing innovative materials and designs in the production of sunglasses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Wooden Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delray-se-sunglasses.md) - [Recycled Cyclist Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vallon-watchtowers-cycling-sunglasses.md) - [Textured Wood-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyake-eyes.md) - [Organic Collaboration Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armedangels.md) - [Transparent Crystal Sunglasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20.md) - [70s-Style Sport Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-strada.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodys-ss24-collection.md) - [High-Performance Stylish Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-tropix-sport.md)